as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
soldiers guarding the perimeter of the camp
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Recent Examples of perimeter
Riptide Ride gives rides on jet boats that zip around the island's perimeter.
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Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
21 June 2026
This 32% discount makes protecting your perimeter much less stressful.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
Needs to expand his perimeter game.
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David Aldridge,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
The administration frames the free model as a deliberate effort to route economic activity and equity toward small businesses, backed by a Five Borough Winners Special promotion nudging fans into neighborhood bars and restaurants rather than FIFA’s perimeter.
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for perimeter
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
21 June 2026
This 32% discount makes protecting your perimeter much less stressful.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
Needs to expand his perimeter game.
—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
The administration frames the free model as a deliberate effort to route economic activity and equity toward small businesses, backed by a Five Borough Winners Special promotion nudging fans into neighborhood bars and restaurants rather than FIFA’s perimeter.
—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perimeter
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Puff sleeves, a scalloped hem, lace trim, and eyelet detailing give this top a soft, feminine edge.
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.
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That eight-step process analyses balls according to eight criteria, including circumference, water absorption, rebound height, shape and size retention, and sphericity (a measurement of roundness).
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Famous for its enormous trunk -- about 36 feet in circumference -- and gnarled branches, the Major Oak was believed to be about 1,200 years old, according to the RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity.
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The celebration began at noon at Hastings High School, featuring an inaugural flag ceremony including the flags of the sovereign nations within Minnesota's state boundaries, and a performance by the Little Horse Singers drum group.
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Instead of advocating for an all-or-nothing digital detox, Nicolaou recommends creating healthier boundaries that help people stay connected without feeling constantly consumed by their screens.
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Lower Manhattan became frozen beyond expectation, with subways stopping south of Canal Street, a border that had earlier applied only to cars.
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The move, aimed at securing Finland’s collective defense, roughly doubled NATO’s border with Russia.
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Thyme adds beauty to gardens as ground cover, edging, or a lawn alternative.
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Alternate Physical Barrier Edge Cast stone edgers, known as bullet edgers, as well as natural stone, vinyl, rubber, or steel edging materials, are all useful edging methods.
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Summer temperatures in the park’s inner canyon, which includes everything below the rim in the nearly 2,000 square mile park, can reach 109 degrees in the shade during the midday hours, the park said.
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The tire dealer stated that although the extra rim sensor was good, it can’t be rotated in without a special programming tool or a trip to the dealer.
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Efficient workstation flow, location of periphery devices, new technologies, and streamlined designs are all featured in the new and enhanced workstations.
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Our estimates show that migration management aid amounted to $73 billion from 2002-22 and was often used to keep refugees and migrants in poorer countries at the periphery of the international system.
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“Perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perimeter. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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